While Odysseus and Achilles fought for the same cause, they embody two different approaches to ancient Greek heroism.

Therefore, let him now obey me." [163] Then Nestor answered, "Most noble son of Atreus, king of men, Agamemnon. The gifts you offer are no small ones, let us then send chosen messengers, who may go to ...

An Old Soldier remembers the ten-year war at Troy and the events which led up to it: Paris, Helen, Menelaus, Agamemnon, Priam, Achilles, Patroclus, Hector, Cassandra, Odysseus…and the wooden horse.

Hector Eldest son of King Priam of Troy; chief warrior on the Trojan side but will meet his match in Achilles Achilles Key warrior on the Greek side - but refuses to fight until his cousin ...